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Through the eyes of women and girls

Through the eyes of women and girls

Did you know there is a gender gap in blindness? 55% of people who are visually impaired are women. On International Women's Day, we explore the reasons behind this injustice and profile some of the women who are doing something about it.
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Orbis Ethiopia Martin Kharumwa 422 Bekelech Health Extension Worker

EYE NEWS

Passenger Experience Week supports Orbis for the second year running

March 19, 2019

As Charity Partner for Passenger Experience Week 2019, Orbis will have an opportunity to reach new supporters and raise awareness.

Patient stories: treating Malate, Ethiopia, for trachoma

December 12, 2018

Mother of two Malate had been suffering with trachoma for a year without seeking help for fear of the cost. When she met Abiyot, an Orbis-trained Integrated Eye Care Worker, everything changed. Now, having undergone trachomatous trichiasis surgery, Malate is excited to start this new chapter in her life.

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Fighting avoidable blindness

Access to eye care for everyone

Our goal at Orbis is to help build the skills and resources communities around the world need to provide quality eye care for many generations to come.
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A grandfather in orange with his granddaughter, post surgery, in pink. She is wearing an eye patch

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Orbis in Ethiopia: 20 years of fighting avoidable blindness

In 20 years, 25 million treatments have been carried out by Orbis-trained health workers or at Orbis-supported health facilities and communities.
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Flying Eye Hospital

Take a virtual tour of the Flying Eye Hospital today

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is unlike any plane you’ve seen before. A state-of-the-art teaching facility complete with operating room, classroom and recovery room - this amazing aircraft has been a beacon of hope since 1982.
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